Jersey Community Foundation distributes £45,000 to lifeline services and food banks
Jersey Community Foundation (JCF) distributes £45,000 to lifeline services and food banks operating at full capacity during this unprecedented time of need. Salvation Army, Grace Trust and St Vincent de Paul have all been recipients of a £10,000 grant by Jersey Community Foundation, this follows a £15,000 grant awarded to Community Savings earlier this summer. […]
Jersey Chamber of Commerce – September lunch – Housing
Deputy David Warr, Minister for Housing and Communities speaking at today’s Jersey Chamber of Commerce lunch gave a verbal commitment to the room to move for a definition of homelessness in Jersey. In addition, David articulated that he intended to push for greater support for tenants, to tackle the issue of empty homes and look […]
Housing Minister responds to the Board’s Open Letter
The Minister for Housing and Communities provides his formal response to the ‘open letter’ from the Jersey Homelessness Strategic Board dated 16 July 2022.
Jersey Emergency Accommodation Providers Meet the Housing Minister
The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy David Warr met representatives of the key charities in Jersey providing emergency accommodation for people who are homeless or in vulnerable positions. This included The Shelter Trust, Sanctuary Trust, Jersey Women’s Refuge, Jersey Association of Youth and Friendship and Causeway. The Independent Chair of the Jersey Homelessness Strategic […]
Nomination of Chairman and Members of Rent Control Tribunal
The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy David Warr has lodged a proposition nominating a chair and 3 members of the Rent Control Tribunal. The Independent Chair of the Jersey Homelessness Strategic Board, Simon Burgess has been nominated as chair of the tribunal. The appointment is subject to approval by the States which is expected […]
Caritas meeting with Housing Minister (JHSB represented)
Patrick Lynch of Caritas invited Jersey Homelessness Strategic Board’s Independent Chair to a meeting with the new Minister for Housing and Communities, David Warr to discuss how the current cost of living crisis in Jersey is impacting the most vulnerable. The rising numbers of homeless were discussed as was the increasing use of food banks. […]
David Warr appointed Housing Minister
Deputy David Warr has been appointed Minister for Housing and Communities. Members of the Jersey Homelessness Strategic Board will be looking to open a dialogue with him to share the challenges of homelessness and acute housing issues in Jersey.
Homeless Link appointed to review/develop services to tackle homelessness
Government of Jersey has appointed UK Homeless Link to help develop services to tackle homelessness in the Island.
Rent Control Tribunal to be re-appointed
The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey, is re-appointing Jersey’s Rent Control Tribunal, as announced in the Fair Rents Plan. The Government of Jersey is advertising for volunteers to serve on the Tribunal, looking for Islanders who are experienced in housing-related matters and wanting to make an important contribution to their community. The […]
Local Needs Assessment to be undertaken by PWC for Jersey Community Foundation
PWC have been appointed by the Jersey Community Foundation to provide a ‘Local needs assessment report’. This aims to take an evidence-based approach to grant making and help make a compelling case to develop and channel local philanthropy towards local issues. Ocorian Trustees and HSBC Trust and Fiduciary Services have provided funding for the report. […]